tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11305019030774698802026-05-25T15:28:30.984-04:00wee inklingswee inklingsLeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.comBlogger6034125 http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/ahsc683-sunflower-friend.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-84903034384441658872026-05-25T00:00:00.000-04:002026-05-25T00:00:00.109-04:00AHSC683 Sunflower Friend

Happy Monday, all!  Blessed Memorial Day to those in the US, too.  Time for a new Atlantic Hearts Sketch:


What a lovely sketch--love all those layers!  So here we go:


I pulled out the old Celebrate Sunflower bundle and created some sunflowers, then added my layers of gingham and prints from my paper stash!  I couldn't help adding some embossing in the middle, using the pretty Lazy Daisy embossing folder, then a "friend" sentiment from Waffle FLower, as this is a birthday card for a special friend.  I am not even showing the inside because she might realize it's for her, LOL!  I stamped the sunflowers in Golden Glow and used a sponge dauber to color them in, adding a wee bit of Soft Sea Foam marker to the leaves:


Some simple yellow sequins finished it off!  I hope you'll play along with our lovely sketch this week too! You can find details at the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog!  Hope to see you there!

Thanks for stopping in today!  Enjoy your day and be blessed!


 

Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Celebrate Sunflowers (ret), Sentiment Additions (Waffle Flower)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Soft Sea Foam, Rustic Blooms (Not 2 Shabby), Bee Happy (Echo Park)
 Ink Garden Green, Golden Glow, Pecan Pie
Accessories Sequins from my stash, Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder, Sunflowers Dies (ret), Sentiment Additions Dies (Waffle Flower), Sponge Dauber
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com4 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH0OuFeUVF5Z59VhchVZU7Vx0CxOzKFMtUDCpLatnX23b1Cmy6-fq7O1ZICUxVAthoS5dOs-BFRrl7eFEjg6usFt1Oyysq-xWUIcstjm8fuhhB7Ktsaa73ukGfdzwsVN5LmbU1Id_SyvGiNGrtdTzzZDXTguYFsoe0-IqIwERlf4A9-NeEZzsgjQzdU10/s72-w293-h400-c/683.jpg http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/pp787-im-here-for-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-33733359764144277502026-05-24T00:00:00.000-04:002026-05-24T00:00:00.108-04:00PP787 I'm Here For YouPaper Players challenge, and I am the hostess this week with an easy sketch for you:


I am trying to use up some of my retired DSPs---a never-ending job, really---and thought one of the scenes from Beautiful Gallery would fit the bill, so here we go:


I used a Rectangle Stitched die to cut out a portion of the design, then a Stitched Shapes to highlight another portion of it.  My background paper is from a couple of years ago, it's a corduroy print from All About Autumn; I liked how it coordinated with the darker blues in the main panel.  A simple sentiment from the retired set Occasional Quotes was stamped on a banner.  My only other embellishments were some little dots placed in the corners.  I did add a sympathy sentiment to the inside, because I like to have some on hand.


I hope you'll find some inspiration from my sketch this week and play along with us at the Players!  While you're there, check out what the DT created and give them some love too!  Thanks for visiting today! Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Occasional Quotes (ret)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Boho Blue (ret), All About Autumn DSP (ret), Beautiful Gallery
 Ink Secret Sea
Accessories Matte Dots (ret), Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Stitched Rectangle Dies (ret), Stitched Shapes Dies (ret), Banner DIes (Pink & Main)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com7 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAHnIhSHLJhsuJsA4V8rhbRa8p9dU78FlW1J0ZUEOcy1UTsuLhsUlzywAMKtFL8ilfT9ypli2ytt-QTGpbydWEV0cnsFXu511662_U6s_-st-4lbGDbQl-NQzgkgpgF5VvZi6btyfkjXx8DKL5GFElvGQZwBsK-q2zyUUAoBy5HymY5XCIKYnrby0yLKM=s72-w257-h343-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/aysi373-speedy-tulips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-38807972554073101532026-05-22T09:00:00.000-04:002026-05-22T09:00:00.110-04:00AYSI373 Speedy Tulips Happy Friday! Time for a new As You See It challenge, and it's SPEED STAMPING time!  Woohoo!  For this challenge, we are asking you to stamp a card in ten minutes or less, and show us your time!  You can assemble all your supplies ahead of time, but once you start stamping/diecutting/adhering, you're on the clock!  So here's our prompt this week:

I don't have many tulip stamps--maybe one--but I do have a wee little tulip die that I bring out every now and then, and since it's small I was pretty sure I could fit it into my ten-minute time frame!  So here we go:


I really love the combination of Poppy Parade and Pool Party, so when I saw this big polka dot print DSP in my scrap bin, I thought it would be great for a bright red tulip!  It comes with this little frame die, and I already had this piece of white cardstock embossed and unused, so I ran everything through the Big Shot , did some stamping and punching, and called it done!  Hopefully you can't see the glue that oozed out while trying to adhere that skinny little frame, LOL!


Since I had some time left, I did add some red enamel dots for pizzazz!  And since the Just Add Ink challenge this week is "Polka Dots", I am entering it there!


And here's my time:


Not bad!  I hope you'll not be scared off by our speed stamping challenge!  Just keep it simple, bright and fun!  Share it with us over at the As You See It blog, and don't forget to give us your time!  Thanks for popping in today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Teeny Tiny Wishes (ret)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Pool Party, Poppy Parade, Pool Party DSP (ret)
 Ink Poppy Parade
Accessories Mini Dimensionals, Enamel Dots (W+9)
Tools     Big Shot, Stitched Rectangle Dies (ret), Tulip Frame Dies (Concord & 9th), Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder (ret), Modern Label Punch (ret)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com10 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9vLz5xRizXhbfR94anLZjTauzR7yqvM23iSsYFoaQRL4x44FcJt8CWMGbuopAaRa_MWUYDDWlfk76tGnNfk4V0JYSDIMA0zbjDiyqesCv7WPFRrpfQV3JWh8Sc9fEjt766RR0mMn2DlhKy5c0iaVWAFo7nS_kGcQ2MPCSAZdMv3s0FDjBwR0bGcNu8XM/s72-w409-h409-c/373.jpg http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/hello-sweet-friend.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-11095355364108678572026-05-21T00:00:00.000-04:002026-05-21T00:00:00.110-04:00Hello Sweet FriendFMS sketch, the friend of mine challenge at Little Red Wagon, and the envelope challenge from CAS on Sunday:


So here we go:


I started with a little scrap of Pool Party DSP and created an envelope with it using the Love Notes dies, then added a little note stamped with the "hello" to tuck inside. I stamped some hearts from the retired Wood Words in Blushing Bride ink and mounted both on a panel of Pool Party diecut with the Perennial Postage dies and stamped with Elements of Text.  I had one last little piece of this twine that I wrapped around the envelope, then mounted it on a piece of DSP. The DSP is actually Petal Pink; I always get those two colors mixed up, but it'll have to do, LOL!


My final addition was the "sweet friend" from Poppy Stamps, stamped on a little banner.  You'll see some of these papers again tomorrow--spoiler alert!  Thanks for visiting today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!



Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Scalloped Wishes, Elements of Text (ret), Wood Words (ret), Whittle Sayings (Poppy Stamps)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Pool Party, Petal Pink DSP (ret), Pool Party DSP (ret)
 Ink Lost Lagoon, Blushing Bride, Pool Party
Accessories Blushing Bride Twine (ret), Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Love Notes Dies (ret), Perennial Postage Dies, Banner Dies (Pink & Main), Stitched Rectangle Dies (ret)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com7 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjkLiRv6Wri0U3zZWfTxOFfTFLMozUg6Lh_CwirGkzJhCXl3vvhC2IxG1-rEUzH8as4q6WLTQJdwxk0OocecW_IbiRRGFPv-Rqkbc3av6x7emanv2qiFTU2qtClQ_YH30W3qrhZVKnBDZWi04eANgRBhuOClP49ioMjX4k22lRLVh3jv_5ACLNqOJKOrc=s72-w307-h307-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/inkspire-me-590-take-care.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-52327453814728212672026-05-19T00:00:00.000-04:002026-05-19T07:46:18.346-04:00In(k)spire Me 590 Take CareHappy Tuesday, peeps!  The sketch at In(k)spire Me had lots of fun layers, and after doing several CAS cards lately, I thought it would be fun to do some layers!  Here's the prompt (I only used the sketch):


I am not a huge yellow fan, but the new In Color Golden Glow has a nice warm feel to it, so I decided to do a monochromatic card with it.  My friend is in the hospital with pneumonia, so I thought I'd send this to her.  Does she like cats?  I have no idea, but hopefully she'll be enamored of these little kitties:


I used DSPs from Painted Patterns and Bloom Boutique for my background.  The larger banner is Golden Glow, stamped with some "leaves" from the Aspen Grove set.  The sentiment is from Scalloped Wishes, and the kitties are from the Cutest Crew dies.  There is a layer of Sunset Shimmer Vellum on the circle that the kitties are on; it's a very pretty iridescent and although you probably can't see the shimmer in the photo, it adds a nice touch:


It was fun to mix and match these patterns! And I was tempted to color in the kitties, but I kind of like them "vanilla"!!  Thanks for visiting today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Scalloped Wishes, Aspen Grove
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Very Vanilla, Golden GLow, Painted Patterns DSP, Bloom Boutique DSP, Sunset Shimmer Vellum
 Ink Golden Glow
Accessories Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Cutest Crew Dies, Stylish Shapes Dies, Circle Dies (ret), Layering Circle Dies (ret)
       

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]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com6 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh3051NwrKkNbI3w5Zvo9NcrckGHMcw9Lmu0mzeSHMPCmS_4uOb02NFTUa8ZHoU10TWsPkoyd3aLzN486A_NFTOl6ucm0LlXa3VzeZjSO4wGpL633hNWAJWKoXYYXy96knD_FQctJq9KW-_qmS_W2JxVDKDIW-dCUMqnf2TJ4LYi6hXoqUGZbR7xaK9Xpg=s72-w273-h385-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/ahsc682-poinsettia-greetings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-11172335623103553842026-05-18T00:00:00.000-04:002026-05-18T00:00:00.187-04:00AHSC682 Poinsettia GreetingsHappy Monday, everyone!  Although it doesn't feel much like Christmas weather here in PA, I am using this week's Atlantic Hearts sketch for a decidedly festive card!  Here's the sketch:


What a lovely sketch, full of wonderful layers!  So here we go:


I usually don't go in for lots of diecuts on my cards, but today I embraced my Big Shot, dies and cardstocks and layered them on thick!  I diecut several poinsettias in Real Red cardstock, then shaded them with Cherry Cobbler ink and gave them some gold glimmer centers:


A few different papers from my stash formed the other layers, and I used some white glimmer paper to create the diecut sentiments and foliage.  A sentiment from Wrapped in Christmas went on the inside:


I love poinsettias at Christmas; they remind me of holidays at my grandfather's florist shop where my mom would always get one for my teachers!  Luckily, these poinsettias don't need watering or a dark closet, LOL!  I hope you'll find some inspiration from our sketch and play along with us at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!  Thanks for visiting--enjoy your day and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Wrapped in Christmas (ret)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Real Red, Garden Green, White GLimmer (ret), Tidings of Christmas (ret), Mad 4 Plaid (Photo Play)
 Ink Real Red, Cherry Cobbler
Accessories Glimmer Sequins (ret), Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Circle Dies (ret), Poinsettia Dies (Shady Lane Impressions), Timeless Arrangements Dies (ret), Season of Cheer Dies (Concord & 9th), Sponge Daubers


]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com5 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXkeEjfpdBSfBmFgNRuc5MofqC4eTcZhMV_vOS7Ey7N9njGcW571ch5P9A9dj3XdNZB_AlhdBtK4ruson4jF-koGsR72riBBvJngFiQGjH4HOWtvdKiZe7WYhj8cidTTCOsTNmNNP7emuJGxGuns6LeyzkLQjHTzCeSguFUEumoqFqkAJAtekaFfgTgRM/s72-c/682.jpg http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/pp786-cas-challenge-from-ann.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-33061488810662193572026-05-17T00:00:00.000-04:002026-05-17T00:00:00.115-04:00PP786 CAS Challenge from AnnHappy Sunday, peeps!  Ann is our Paper Players hostess this week with a fun Clean and Simple challenge:


Yum!  There are a myriad of choices with this challenge! Just remember to keep it clean and simple--minimal layers, images and stamps!  I put my new Made With Sweetness dies to work, using the peach die along with the Mini Alphabet dies as well:


I used Crisp Cantaloupe and Pumpkin Pie cardstocks to create my peach slice, adding a little white craft ink to the Pumpkin Pie piece to soften it up a bit.  The tag was cut from some retired Crisp Cantaloupe DSP and a piece of vellum, tied with some Crisp Cantaloupe ribbon.  I shaded the alphabet letters with a Blend to give them a little depth.


I added a sentiment from the retired Sunny Sentiments set:


And I am going to enter this into the TGIF challenge, which is thank you cards:


We can't wait to see what food you will add to your clean and simple card!  Share it with us at the Paper Players blog!  Thanks for visiting today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Sunny Sentiments (ret), Everyday Expressions (Paper Studio)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pumpkin Pie, Crisp Cantaloupe DSP (ret), Vellum (ret)
 Ink Cajun Craze, Craft White
Accessories Dimensionals, Crisp Cantaloupe Ribbon, Sequins from my stash
Tools     Big Shot, Made With Sweetness Dies, Mini Alphabet Dies, Tailor Made Tag Dies (ret), Cross Stitch Rectangle Dies (Taylored Expressions), Blends
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com10 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg29vj2OnCibx4QRe06gn7E7i2T5WeLvUiv_WZU6For5zEZVTqKiUL8DbwIS_nlSgTaCqBONUhJC5ZkhESJDIfdQ-zMbvtfJ0M4NEXWwBHVP4Ld1FtwCg-NhG8bjIawHqsrI-7qDZP4ij9AZARK7vvy3zBXFPEHERdLydU3Mxy17mRgK_PMLt6KPC7V_po=s72-w295-h313-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/stenciled-merry-bright.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-71458684378188486222026-05-15T00:00:00.000-04:002026-05-15T00:00:00.133-04:00Stenciled Merry & Bright Happy Friday, everyone! Hope you have some fun plans for the weekend.  We may finally see some nicer temps and sunshine!  I have a Christmas card today that fulfills two challenges;  the Krafty Chicks want Christmas, and Just Us Girls, where they want flowers:



I recently got a new stencil and die from Spellbinders called Christmas Florals.  This was my first attempt at using it, so it's not perfect but I can see lots of possibilities with it!  Here we go:


I pretty much followed the picture on the package, LOL...next time I might use some other colors!  After diecutting it, I mounted it on a brick-embossed backbround piece and added the Strawberry Slush sentiment, which also comes with the set:


A sentiment from the retired Peaceful Season went on the inside:


Thanks for popping in today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!

Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Peaceful Season (ret)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Strawberry Slush
 Ink Blueberry Bushel, Pretty in Pink, Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Timid Tiger, Pumpkin Pie, Granny Apple Green, Balmy Blue, Strawberry Slush
Accessories Sequins from my stash, Mini Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Christmas Florals Dies, Christmas Florals Stencil, Blending Brushes, Brick Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz)
       

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]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com6 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgA1Fj4lZajbGoeUFhYEvcLiNcKjn9R3IlmqTYRQcfNnsghJAPAknqMPOTjRNvBh6-BeNOUVRXBGVr3sn-tvWcEHjTeqQNwiBSj_EVvDGMRT_zVoz9uxTT5Rt8KLMH4deLKe_zyqRp7IQbBoYpuiCdF7ALe28USYHsPzrNdGxZD8sMGmuwq-78SipT9i-g=s72-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/fms736-hydrangea-hello.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-72017932519072742792026-05-14T00:00:00.000-04:002026-05-14T08:09:39.558-04:00FMS736 Hydrangea HelloHappy Thursday, peeps!  I pulled out some old and new products for today's card!  It's for the FMS sketch challenge from Verena :

I love SU's new Hydrangea Hue---I am a big blue fan, and this is a lovely shade!  I also used the new Lazy Daisy embossing folder, some new Bloom Boutique papers and some old Pierced Blooms dies:


It's hard to see, but there are gold accents on the printed paper, so I added a gold foil strip, diecut with a stitched strip die, along with some gold leaves and little gold pearls.  I heat-embossed a sentiment from Prayers & Promises in gold as well:


Love all the flowers--what a cheerful card!  Thanks for popping in today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!



Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Prayers and Promises
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Gold Foil, Hydrangea Hue, Bloom Boutique DSP
 Ink Gold Encore (ret)
Accessories Gold Pearls (ret), Dimensionals, Gold Embossing Powder
Tools     Big Shot, Lazy Daisy Embossing Folder, Pierced Blooms Dies (ret), Stitched Strips Dies 1/4" & 1/2" (Taylored Expressions), Heat Tool
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com5 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjimhO5kqKIFZjMVm-KNCU98xAvTl28wK7Gx4VUOjfAprnG-2bNM4vrRtAuP2iIMioSuaX6N6mFccjQqLOZlY2GTmCzM0usVxUWD03GxuN3uyrpLtOh7aigbDv7opGCDcWDv4Hs_S25GDhTUgwYujTNHq8t-f8yclWT_oeJGVhCYexjatZsE1tInQye9eA=s72-w400-h400-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/casc-sending-love.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-55479149242557096762026-05-13T00:00:00.001-04:002026-05-13T00:00:00.117-04:00CASC&S585 Sending LoveHappy Wednesday, peeps!  A very quick card today for the the CAS Colours & Sketches sketch, which is here:


I have been playing with the Product of the Month from a month or so ago called Notes of Spring; I paired it with some Craft Consortium papers and a sentiment from Prayers and Promises:


I cut the printed paper with the Stitched Rectangle die and added a Gray Granite mat.  The deer outline was also stamped in Gray Granite and the inner portion was Crumb Cake:


I added a stitched strip of white for the diagonal portion so as not to detract from the pretty papers.  Here's the inside:


I love these neutral colors! Thanks for popping in today! Enjoy it and be blessed!

Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Notes of Spring, Prayers & Promises
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Gray Granite, Little Fawn & Friends (Craft Consortium)
 Ink Crumb Cake, Gray Granite
Accessories Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Stitched Strips (Taylored Expressions)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com7 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiyLeQyJctAHsC_DTR9uHP16CDPe-s_cuZBqaiKlEW6y33Afu58I1o6lD42zAz8yOV9qWngmSYd0Z3MphuryPd_vcKIRt8S4T1695JvHSfsnopFn0I5da_d5R_8OeLUKOqe3vJ_56wmK1i72p7AEYXCrLJMgp6FCfYJqy5K4bIoZqtlfeplmd33PRYWM3w=s72-w302-h400-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/pastel-cookie-christmas.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-20910877133565881052026-05-12T00:00:00.002-04:002026-05-12T08:25:45.202-04:00Pastel Cookie ChristmasHappy Tuesday, all! I am steadily working on Christmas cards, how about you?  I was intrigued by the colors of pink, blue and gray in the 52 Christmas Card Throwdown challenge this week, but when I saw the Peace on Earth Christmas challenge, I had an idea!!  Here's their prompts:


I took my inspiration from the little snow village in the lower left; I remembered a fun embossing folder I got last year, so I pulled it out and went to work:


As sometimes happens, the idea in my head doesn't quite transfer to the actual card, but after investing time in it, I just accepted it, LOL!  I embossed a piece of watercolor paper with the Christmas Cookie embossing folder, then lightly gave the raised areas a wash of Pretty in Pink, Balmy Blue and Smoky Slate.  I added a wee little sentiment and some skinny silver ribbon from my stash (which will probably never run out, LOL!), then mounted it on a piece of Pink Pirouette and a gray card from my local stamp store:


I did add some glittery accents and a sentiment on the inside:


Thanks for visiting today! Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Christmas Sentiment (ret), Mini Sentiments (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Card stock & Papers     Watercolor, Basic White, Pink Pirouette (ret), Gray Misc
 Ink Balmy Blue, Pretty in Pink, Smoky Slate
Accessories Dimensionals, Silver Narrow Ribbon (ret), Adhesive Backed Glitter Sequins (ret)
Tools     Big Shot, 7/8" Scallop Punch (ret), 1" Circle Punch (ret), Christmas Cookies Embossing Folder (Simon Says Stamp), Aquapainter, WInk of Stella
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com8 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEibiDARyZVyrboziW-dXsG7C6MfN_Eap8E4QedPwEmGsbNxrE06vfrdPB2aP9nVpzExm8Hh0lufK2kLTG_-Vc3bt7oSrSFMKXHW0e9Bmh22l88oFamaQAs-R2BMu_Nc30YstDKzqaRKm93Kkk-fRmlY9lOwP7OhePrm5WQpyGUzfdm1rZ3U-N59DV0LiFQ=s72-w299-h300-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/ahsc681-so-sweet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-18962359931189943392026-05-11T08:16:00.002-04:002026-05-11T08:16:45.900-04:00AHSC681 So SweetHappy Monday, everyone! Hope you had a nice weekend!  Our Atlantic Hearts sketch this week is a lovely basic sketch that I know you'll like!  Here we go:


I used some diecuts I was playing around with to make my cheerful card today!


I just got the Made With Sweetness dies, so I cut out three citrus wedges in yellow, green and orange--so fun!  I mounted them on a panel I had already diecut using the Eyelet Blooms die and added some DSPs in matching colors.  The sentiment is from an older SU set called Storybook Friends:


I left the inside blank and I'll add a sentiment when I send it out!  

I hope you'll play with our versatile sketch this week! You'll be able to see ALL the DT creations on Wednesday, but feel free to play along now!  Thanks for visiting today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!



Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Storybook Friends (ret)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Lemon Lime Twist, Granny Apple Green, Timid Tiger, Pumpkin Pie, Lemon Lolly, Daffodil Delight, DSPs in Pumpkin Pie & Daffodil Delight (ret)
 Ink Granny Apple Green
Accessories Dimensionals, Green & White Baker's Twine (ret)
Tools     Big Shot, Made With Sweetness Dies, Eyelet Blooms Die, Ornate Layers Dies (ret), Banner Dies (Pink & Main)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com6 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb8Siiii4lEd73XkKidEVYv3zTW5z8k_klGbzl4iA20TNAYUp7nBKu8cot7Zl1mG4FJjf0BoKiu5BBOl21FzP_8rVhTLjqxCqiIF69UKfcKJlz94SDa4toajUXRWUwJ_-f0XM-ri42S_UZOIMhG9BcYbqeVanvTpEmbLf6J-9iQFeMJcNm3yKzkHbk-nU/s72-c/681.jpg http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/pp785-color-challenge-from-claire.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-64439404214826908232026-05-10T00:00:00.002-04:002026-05-10T00:00:00.121-04:00PP785 A Color Challenge From ClaireHappy Sunday, and happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there!  Claire is our hostess this week at the Paper Players with a marvelous color palette for us to play with:


I usually try to think outside the box with color challenges, but this week I just had to go floral! I haven't used the Layers of Beauty bundle for a while and these seemed like lovely colors for it:


I diecut, stamped and colored these beautiful roses with the challenge colors, then added a bit of a Coastal Cabana wash in between the images where there was a lot of white space.  I did that so that it would blend a wee bit better with the fun diecut background paper using some Coastal Cabana DSP and the Scalloped Contour dies:


I also added an embossed mat in the background as well as a sentiment tag.  The sentiment is from Paeprtrey ink on a Tailor Made Tag die.  I think these purple roses are just beautiful! And I know you'll come up with something beautiful with these colors too!  Share it with us at the Paper Players blog, and you might be the Headliner this week!  Thanks for visiting! Enjoy your day and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Layers of Beauty (ret), Daily Designs Sentiments (Papertrey)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Coastal Cabana DSP (ret)
 Ink Versafine Black, Gorgeous Grape, Granny Apple Green, Coastal Cabana
Accessories Dimensionals, Sequins from my stash, Coastal Cabana Twine (ret)
Tools     Big Shot, Layers of Beauty Dies (ret), Scalloped Contour Dies (ret), Tailor Made Tags DIes (ret), Blending Brushes, Aquapainter, Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder (ret)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com12 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lYPLjGBAjsCohvaruWKaHLngiOrUmb2iuYiI-P1aFBYrx9iTNd7DWqnJFmks8A74GN_ZrT7sq-2Q4Mx52J4yl7tglMU_sqNXDO5U4cWXzYkOynjFZKXhyRgu_y3dzgRdZyPT3V9V98PkdA-VUFR_HNjkdTsaVTCncGGRWtaZtkwyDygBf-JylcFBFaM/s72-c/PP785.png http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/tgif576-tool-time-birthday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-41178221352025740082026-05-09T00:00:00.001-04:002026-05-09T00:00:00.120-04:00TGIF576 Tool Time BirthdayHappy Saturday, peeps! I have a fun little card I made for our retired pastor, who is quite a handy man!  I pulled out some retired papers and stamps as well as some fun little diecuts to make this for him:

I used  Trusty Tool Box DSP papers and some little My Favorite Things Tool Charms dies for the embellishments:



The sentiment is from Perennial Birthday, and everything went on a Gray Granite card base.  I used the sketch from TGIF for this week as my layout:


Now it's winging its way to Indianapolis!  Thanks for popping in today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Perennial Birthday (ret)
Card stock & Papers     Gray Granite, Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Brushed Silver (ret), Trusty Tool Box DSP (ret)
 Ink Versafine Black
Accessories Mini Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Tool Charms Dies (My Favorite Things)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com5 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwAysRQq3j70aJKzZg6swZk8ZgGkQPws-VMQDVIjzKHVLBXv66cQ0GptNIcW3AIB-AVsJUF7M5RUbLcL2RY0g68HISJM42bhmtVUjJVGroSMXKNzxYVJ61rfO96QdbeJn5C9J3k1iuXmoeKtLtgGGHq7WKp4D47c0xXgi0DqN23orSFNK2A9NQKThK-4/s72-w546-h716-c/1LeAnne%20Pugliese%20WeeInklings%20Pastor%20Dan's%20Birthday.JPG http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/aysi372-array-of-seashells.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-10316114159967914102026-05-08T09:00:00.001-04:002026-05-08T09:00:00.137-04:00AYSI372 Array of SeashellsHappy Friday, all! Time for a new As You See It  theme challenge and it's one I just love!  Here we go:

I used the sketch from Sunday Stamps for my card:


I pulled out an older Close to My Heart stamp set, did some heat embossing and coloring, and here we go:


I stamped the images with Pecan Pie ink and before taking them out of the Stamparatus, I inked them again with Versamark and heat-embossed them with clear embossing powder.  Then I watercolored them with reinkers and fussy-cut them out.  I embossed a piece of Everyday Happiness DSP with a rope embossing folder, then layered all the shells on top, along with a piece of burlap ribbon and a sweet sentiment from an older Crafty Secrets set:


Another couple of CS sentiments went on the inside:


I just love beachy things, so creating this was a lot of fun!  I hope you'll play along with our beachy-shell themed challenge this week at As You See It as well!  Thanks for visiting today! Enjoy your day and be blessed!

Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Swirly Seashells (Close To My Heart), Seaside (Crafty Secrets), Chandelier (Crafty Secrets)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Thick Basic White, Everyday Happiness DSP
 Ink Pecan Pie, Versamark, Golden Glow, Crisp Cantaloupe, Pretty in Pink, Highland Heather, Hydrangea Hue, Pool Party
Accessories Dimensionals, Burlap Trim (ret), Clear Embossing Powder
Tools     Big SHot, Cast Away Embossing Folder (Spellbinders), Aquapainter, 
Heat Tool, Banner Dies (Pink & Main)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com11 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgPsSyCE_CgTFTg50rUAy7nSr4yVJ_sNlx9x0KcwWyFjdFrcFTj_J7rBeRfzqGv0b1ICJRlOo_WNFSGyim1MOgnTeBhENDeiet_WxLYSLj3uoXgFhZz1emyJjkulkAR8mO-WmT0Cdj9n3J31VR6gWfzASd0Tz6o_AJzgz0cXcp-vItXoojHwx6jfSG5s/s72-w450-h450-c/372.jpg http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/blog-post.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-15824892149357665142026-05-06T00:00:00.002-04:002026-05-06T08:27:43.095-04:00Christmas PupHi friends! Happy Wednesday! I have been falling a wee bit behind on my Christmas cards so when I saw the sketch from 52 Christmas Card Throwdown, I knew I had to play along:


I recently got some fun stickers from Cathe Holden's Christmas Flea Market Finds, so I used one on my card:


I mounted my little puppy on a diecut circle, matted with a scallop of Garden Green, then added a couple of banners and mounted everything on some pretty plaid paper that has some lovely gold accents in the pattern:


I added a simple sentiment on the inside, and I've added another to my stash!  Thanks for visiting today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!

Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Wrapped in Christmas (ret)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Garden Green, Gold Foil, Terracotta Tile (ret), Sticker (Cathe Holden/Spellbinders), Madras Plaid Coral (Memory Box)
 Ink Cajun Craze (for sponging)
Accessories Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder (ret), Sponge Daubers
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com5 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhewR61w2Iq_vuHA9FZiWSKmRZoW0MrDsfV3RKnKHI0IzJchVDB1GSpBuf7Feg8Gb2Fgiz66AHY5LWhkLtLjPeTNmsJ5aiDafkF7cWwct7eC4uAfxEVxLXR6s7_kR1_trKbie41eBOfXmaFtoI5PeuJ7D_jAp4JDcDBhvvlYa8dhxFyirJgje3OSHEY6cs=s72-w278-h400-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/sleepy-kitty.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-54301238929907681782026-05-05T00:00:00.002-04:002026-05-05T00:00:00.155-04:00Sleepy Kitty Happy Tuesday, peeps!  I have a really, really clean and simple card for you today; I used the theme from CAS on Sunday, which is animals, and the colors from Color Hues:

I used two new In Colors (out today!) of Hydrangea Hue and Golden Glow, along with a sweet little image from Unity Stamps:


I made an embossed oval and stamped my sleepy kitty inside, then added a Whittles Saying to the corner, along with a little flourish from a past Paper Pumpkin kit:


This is uber-CAS,  even more CAS than I normally do, but I do have a friend who loves cats, so this will be for her!  Thanks for popping in today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Love & Good Vibes (Unity), Whittle Sayings (Poppystamps), Paper Pumpkin (ret)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Hydrangea Hue
 Ink Hydrangea Hue, Golden Glow
Accessories
Tools     Big Shot, Layering Ovals Dies (ret)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com10 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhPr9Y9e9anjK43gxG5BwZ8-NF0K3rwS8mhWIBHv2vYks0sEFVIGSAVBnDYIvwzXF_69vrgZq32Mi7n8MZf4MJ7QoT-cz364ZFdOxpBN8thlBm51nUaRJpMPDTqIUY9QczJ7dnEonqCM3TyKp292mNyLpGtd4LcosikNumah8ksJu1c8gYvpF5Byeo3Ook=s72-w291-h356-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/ahsc680-thank-you.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-50951414849790569542026-05-04T00:00:00.001-04:002026-05-04T00:00:00.114-04:00AHSC680 Thank YouHappy Monday, all! Hope you had a nice weekend!  Our Atlantic Hearts Sketch this week is an interesting one; gave me a chance to use some new goodies as well as some older ones!  Here's the sketch:

I was looking forward to playing with some new DSPs that will be live in a couple of days; this one is from Bloom Boutique.  I paired it with some diecut Pierced Blooms flowers and an embossed sentiment from Trusty Tools:


Bloom Boutique features the new In Colors Peaceful Pine and returning Crisp Cantaloupe, and I diecut some strips, adhered them next to each other and glued them to a Basic White mat.  The vertical panel was embossed with the Lovely Strips embossing folder, and I added some sequins for fun.  The flowers were mounted on a stitched oval diecut with a Crisp Cantaloupe scallop border:


This sketch is a great one to use up some of those smaller pieces of DSP we all have lying around, so I hope to see some fun creations in the gallery this week!  Be sure to pop over to the Atlantic Hearts Sketch blog and check out what the other designers have done!  Thanks for visiting today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Trusty Tools
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Crisp Cantaloupe, Peaceful Pine, Bloom Boutique DSP
 Ink Craft White
Accessories Sequins from my stash, White Embossing Powder, Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Pierced Blooms Dies (ret), Layering Ovals Dies (ret), Stitched Shapes Dies (ret), Lovely Stripes Embossing Folder, Stitched Strips Dies (Taylored Expressions), Heat Tool
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com7 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixh2jS3qxXCwDb9XSRHUuDDv36QmzD0CbM0ppY8km1cxWNPgA3W71uoh50u8BcljD9ekQVTKzTIhEutfhGfT6OSC7t9CmJCEcunNklVokFUzcXLYNmwQTGQ-z1W3THObAFGiww8awdCzCCBWgp55KVIbDgTQepYsvdHt78QGLjzZm5UOuY0GknW7ecKdg/s72-w306-h418-c/680.jpg http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/05/pp784-challenge-from-jaydee.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-22193694965536252412026-05-03T00:00:00.001-04:002026-05-03T00:00:00.120-04:00PP784 Challenge from JaydeeHappy Sunday, peeps! Time for a new challenge from the Players, and Jaydee is our hostess this week with a wonderful theme!  Here we go:


This should be an easy one, right?!  I have had this gingham border floating around on my desk for weeks, left over from another project, so I decided to put it to use!  I needed a birthday card for a young woman at church who sings with Dana in our ensemble, but she is also an accomplished baker!  She made some tiramisu to share at ensemble practice, and Dana, knowing that tiramisu is my FAVORITE dessert, actually shared some with me! YUM!  So this card is for her:


I know that baking isn't necessarily an all-feminine theme, but it is for me today!  These images are all from Lawn Fawn's Baked with Love, stamped in black, diecut and colored with Blends or Copics:



The sentiment is from Our Daily Bread Designs' Mini Tag Sentiments, and I also used the new SU Product of the Month Eyelet Blooms die, but instead of diecutting it, I dry embossed it for a background!  Pretty  Here's the inside of the card:


I hope she likes it! And I hope you like our theme well enough to play along with us this week!  Check out what the other designers created at the Paper Players blog and come share yours with us too!  Thanks for visiting today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Baked with Love (Lawn Fawn), Mini Tag Sentiments (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Pretty in Pink, Red Glimmer (ret), Ginghams (Scrapbook.com)
 Ink Memento Black
Accessories Sequins from my stash, Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Eyelet Blooms Die, Perennial Postage Dies, 3/4" Circle Punch (ret), 7/8" Scallop Punch (ret), Baked with Love Dies (Lawn Fawn), Assorted Blends and Copics
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com12 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgyhu3R7INVYRP1aMLy1u6asn3Ai-NLAWyxCkXFsnzZElC6wEAEZMg2mWw3_fZF8p1ckEWDo0OkPe0_W_RM2zVANWRAPKS2kuq1oB4KJjoRrj8CFjwom4tun1sB2cJH5EqFElP02AJixrCrXmcQCIbT8GLdGl5GrznXemJ4Tuad7Jm8P1u1CB7kXy0esA/s72-w331-h352-c/IMG_0370.png http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/04/fms734-make-splash.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-29336625240214661962026-04-30T00:00:00.001-04:002026-04-30T00:00:00.115-04:00FMS734 Make a SplashHappy Thursday, everyone! Happy last day of April!  I just got the upcoming Online Exclusive Splash and Relax bundle and I just had to play with it for the FMS challenge this week!  Here's their sketch:

I was intrigued by this, especially with those rounded corners.  It's such an easy thing to do if you have a corner rounder punch and yet, I forget to do it!  So here we go with my little 4 1/4" square card:


Crisp Cantaloupe was one of my favorite colors, so I was thrilled to see it return!  I did a variety of diecuts in it, plus white and black, to create my card. I added some black and white gingham and a couple of black rhinestones and iridescent sequins as embellishments!



I mounted everything on a panel of Basic White, embossed with the Seaside embossing folder.  The inside sentiments were from the same set and the Rolling Waves set.


This will go to a friend from TOPS who loves going to the beach!  And I must confess (and I would love to hear opinions of other demonstrators) that I am struggling with these new ink pads.  As you can see, the sentiment is a bit blurry.  After I stamped this, I literally took a paper towel and wiped off some of the ink from the top of pad.  I remember some of the foam pads being exceptionally juicy, but this is not quite the same.  Anyone have any tips to get better, crisp images?  

Thanks for popping in today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Splash & Relax, Rolling Waves
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Basic Black, Crisp Cantaloupe, Painted Patterns DSP
 Ink Barely Blush, Crisp Cantaloupe, Versafine Black
Accessories Rhinestones, Iridescent Sequins (ret), Black & White Gingham (ret), Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Splash & Relax Dies, Seaside Embossing Folder (ret), Banner Dies (Pink & Main), Corner Rounder Punch (ret), Black Blend
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com15 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiZeETsbWD1SZ8MBeM_iACi-GJ23vxteWrTOXTM9eDglE4St6tS6bvM6l838a_VIfEJ3ui_dU2jxW3jHaeANbfxvFfBC8Pz1mig7PnE-08FYkngkzootRT_eap03dLdTKszA6fW0CCrS7svkKtbDuK81EXNctij-yUpG1YFisMbUVcMOLzwjp8_xEoezVk=s72-w359-h359-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/04/hss487-lakeside-wishes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-50643146021997869242026-04-29T00:00:00.001-04:002026-04-29T00:00:00.112-04:00HSS487 Lakeside Wishes Happy Wednesday, peeps! Another masculine card today for my May birthdays; this one uses the colors from Hand Stamped Sentiments:


Great masculine colors, don't you think?  My card didn't quite turn out as I envisioned it, but I had already spent enough time on it!! It'll have to be good enough, LOL!  So here we go:


I stamped this lakeside cabin image from Stampscapes in all three of the colors and did some sponging and fussy cutting before adhering it all back together and diecutting it with a Stitched So Sweetly die.  In hindsight, I think I should have stamped the cabin in black and added color, or stamped it on Pecan Pie cardstock, but as I said, I'd already invested the time so I went forward!


I added a sentiment from Our Daily Bread Designs, then mounted the image on a piece of Pecan Pie cardstock that was stamped with the retired Woodgrain background stamp.  I added some twine trim and a piece of plaid from Timeless Plaids and it was done!  Hopefully the guy who receives it will like the scene and the message!  

Thanks for popping in today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Woodgrain (ret), Mini Tag Sentiments (Our Daily Bread Designs), Lakeside Cabin (Stampscapes)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Pecan Pie, Timeless Plaids
 Ink Misty Moonlight, Pecan Pie, Old Olive, Versafine Black
Accessories Wavy Trim (ret), Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Stitched So Sweetly Dies (ret), Blending Brushes, Sponge Daubers
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com3 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj9gG7KtDUeJ0xQVtx0GyFTL8t-Wz6F0WTu46_mzvf-zUdByDcjuSsM2zvgmfvBp1AHUOK8NUdp8BsmhXP1E18ZYecEhTFLPkfruh-YmfrG_y3ErKAIwP5RFyL85nnsGvR0DlEMMYFzVAul3K92e7Ivq0IsKbFXuYD46CgGm_ZcxbWWDASPsvno1opt3Nw=s72-w400-h275-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/04/jai784-patriotic-birthday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-8387654543965301012026-04-28T10:08:00.003-04:002026-04-28T10:08:38.072-04:00JAI784 Patriotic Birthday Happy Tuesday, all!  Filling in my May birthday card stash, and I realized I needed a couple more masculine cards!  The sketch at Just Add Ink worked for this one:


And here we go:


My card base is Misty Moonlight; the Home of the Free stamp from Honey Bee was stamped in the same color.  I added some circular diecuts of various wood-grained papers, a star from Paper Rose, and a sentiment from Special Moments:


A sentiment from Sunny Sentiments was stamped on the inside in Night of Navy ink:


Adding to my stash!  Thanks for visiting today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Sunny Sentiments (ret), Special Moments (ret), Land of the Free (Honey Bee)
Card stock & Papers     Misty Moonlight, Country Woods DSP, Americana (Honey Bee)
 Ink Misty Moonlight, Night of Navy
Accessories Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Layering Circles Dies, Stitched Star Die (Paper Rose), Rounded Rectangle Layers Dies (Impression Obsession)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com5 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj_Pfo6ZTnGjxC5qoAeNrm6FZHaCgRGp8z5RLrVkMkSIXonG35EHc_AlDSlvlIESG5ldPTQD3Rniek2_aQJYqZOWvHOaaeDU1BZW8gt3__z8lCHIiB0UAV-joLiFFrG-afSEfQmpPjGiJy60rqfTkfamsQVHyGfrCgJEVDPKvjQ3lCIOhXnachqRn0yrg8=s72-w323-h400-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/04/fms733-spotlight-on-geraniums.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-90413143313592649062026-04-27T08:20:00.006-04:002026-04-27T13:32:19.147-04:00FMS733 Spotlight on Geraniums Happy Monday again! I am squeaking in another card today for the FMS sketch:

I have to admit that I haven't made a spotlight card for a long time and almost just tossed this one in the trash after several attempts, but I finally managed to eke one out that I felt was good enough to share!  It uses a pretty image from Unity's March 2026 Kit of the Month called Good Vibes:


Still not sure about the mixing of the greens!  Anyway, I stamped one image in black and another in mint green, then diecut a circle from the blackone and watercolored it in:


I embossed a Soft Sea Foam panel with the Eyelet embossing folder, trimmed everything down, added a stitched scalloped border and a sweet sentiment from the same set, then popped up the spotlit image.  Fresh and springy!  Thanks for popping in today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!



Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Good Vibes (Unity)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Soft Sea Foam
 Ink Versafine Black, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Pie, Seafoam (Catherine Pooler)
Accessories Dimensionals
Tools     Big Shot, Stitched Shapes Dies (ret), Be Mine Stitched Dies (ret),  Eyelet Embossing Folder, Banner Dies (Pink & Main), Aquapainter
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com12 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjr9Eg6E3nJ-dtGEbts5URc19CjRmKgcNINF8E3Oi0V556B0zDlerjinyHMJVBllcaJHAWHU5RTYj6PPEYlBWRuJjqbaTDw5Si45xhHJ-kl7J18r3GBUr2Ha3pQ-Zo2XQoygYMSevQOGAKFGdG8feerRDbZCxm5JotYDvN0U05WBJn0tDV0TAcxGEem_eg=s72-w355-h355-c http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/04/ahsc679-pop-up-birthday.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-74187603285210995992026-04-27T08:00:00.001-04:002026-04-27T08:00:00.115-04:00AHSC679 Pop Up BirthdayHappy Monday, stamping friends! A new fun sketch from Atlantic Hearts is ours today:

 

A square sketch is always fun--just a wee bit different!  Since I knew I had a banner die that would be perfect for this card, I chose some bright, cheerful glossy prints for my layers to create a child's birthday card:


Pretty straightforward; I just cut some of the bright prints and adhered them to a Granny Apple Green 4 1/4" square card base, then added the diecut banner.  The birthday die was cut from some Daffodil Delight cardstock and I added a wee little heart-shaped resin embellishment over the "i"!


Since the front of the card was lacking anything too exciting, I decided to do a pop-up element on the inside with some diecut balloons and a strip of clear acetate:


In hindsight, using a balloon punch probably would have been easier; I had to add a backing piece since the diecut was an inlay and my pieces had nothing to hold on to!  I managed to assemble it and adhere it to the acetate; it doesn't lay 100% flat, but it'll do!


And a birthday sentiment from Waffle Flower finished it off!


I hope you'll play along with our Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge sketch this week!  See you at the blog!  And thanks for popping in today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!


Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Inside Birthday Sentiments (Waffle FLower)
Card stock & Papers     Granny Apple Green, Daffodil Delight, Poppy Parade, Blueberry Bushel, Acetate Sheet, Birthday Wishes Stack (DCWV)
 Ink Versafine Black
Accessories Resin Embellishment (ret)
Tools     Big SHot, Birthday BOuquet Die (Simon Says Stamp), Happy Birthday Die (Simon Says Stamp), Banner Die (Scrapbook.com)
]]> LeAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07196813209388404836noreply@blogger.com1 https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1pEGRcNu1W-gT-PYoTk1abqLIyBAfZ9zyKdtczcfmRI0iQnNJZ9-wtRXC25gCVznWWJEUTANchaHjr3evy5_P0EcLWMrG8jGspjo7_2En2ek2CJ5-weHNK7N6IlfrG0TqQ9APAXPmuvP9Ynwld86osujbuxE2F12bqfKtXkMDRA5jg-b6r6C0NFdpTvo/s72-c/679.jpg http://weeinklings.blogspot.com/2026/04/pp784-sketch-from-stef.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1130501903077469880.post-76027011197031909472026-04-26T00:00:00.001-04:002026-04-26T00:00:00.120-04:00PP784 Sketch from Stef Happy Sunday, all!  Time for a new challenge from The Players, and Stef is our fabulous hostess this week. I love sketches--so many possibilities!  Check hers out:


Lovely!  This is the time of the year I am frantically trying to use up some of the beautiful papers that will be retiring soon! (Anyone else do that?)  I have neglected the pretty Nests of Winter as well as the Country Woods, so I decided to combine them on my card today:


I first covered my card front with some printed paper from Nests of Winter (they look like little birdie feet, don't they?) and added a strip of the Country Wood paper, along with a thin little diecut strip in a darker shade.  I liked the little pops of color from those wood panels!  I diecut these little birds with the Spotlight on Nature dies and backed it with a scalloped mat.  A wee little stamp from Our Daily Bread Designs fit on the open space perfectly.


My final addition was a little bow of some Linen thread to complement the natural feel of the card!  I have a friend in TOPS who recently broke her collarbone, so this will be going to her!

I hope you'll find some inspiration  with Stef's sketch and play along with us at the Players! We can't wait to see what you create!  Thanks for visiting today!  Enjoy it and be blessed!

"Are not two sparrows sold for a penny?  Yet not one of them will fall to the ground outside your Father's care.  And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.  So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows."  Matthew 10:29-31
 
Project Details—All Products SU! Unless Otherwise Specified
Stamps Mini Tag Sentiments (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Card stock & Papers     Basic White, Tan (from my local stamp store), Country Woods DSP, Nests of Winter DSP
 Ink Macchiato (Catherine Pooler)
Accessories Dimensionals, Linen Thread
Tools     Big Shot, Spotlight on Nature Dies, Layering Circle Dies (ret), 1/4" Strip Dies (Taylored Expressions)
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